COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2021

GRATITUDE What is Gratitude? Gratitude is an expression of appreciation for and to return kindness. Studies show that there are social and personal benefits to making a conscious effort to practice gratitude. It generates positivity, makes a person feel happier, people experience healthier relationships, and do better academically and professionally. Cultivate Gratitude this month, start by noticing the goodness in life.

To learn more visit: Gratitude/Psychology Today

IMPORTANT DATES November 2: Student Free Day November 3: Youth/Adult Workforce Readiness Orientation November 11: Veterans Day November 15: School Site Council Meeting November 18: SAC/ELAC Meeting November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break For detailed information of Ganesha events and activities, click on the centralized calendar button below. GHS Centralized Calendar

Ganesha and Garey Community Schools Team at GHS Youth Night

COUNSELING TEAM The GHS Counseling Team is focusing on supporting our 12th graders with their college and financial aid applications. The deadline for UC and CSU applications is November 30th and it will be here fast! The team is available in the Counseling Corner, room 35, or in the Career Center, room 45, to assist students with their applications.

Counseling Team Highlights

Counselors have been and will be hosting academic intervention plan meetings with 9th and 10th grade students receiving 3 or more D's and F's to go over their progress grades, credits and graduation plan. COMING SOON! Financial Aid Night To support students and parents with their FAFSA or CA Dream Act Applications

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

The PUSD Community Schools held a food distribution at Garey High School on October 16. 400 boxes of food were distributed to the community. We want to thank God's Pantry for collaborating with Ganesha, Garey and Pomona High Community Schools to help support families in need.

UPCOMING YOUTH/ADULT EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION

Who can participate? Youth 14-24, Adults 18+, Veterans, Older Americans 55+ Date and Time: Wednesday, November 3 at 5 p.m. Location: Zoom ID: 819 5090 6153 Password: 499790 Services AJCC Provides: Resume/Interview Workshops Mock Interviews Career Counseling Training-Career Advancement Job Search Assistance Supportive Services

RESOURCE CENTER OUR HOURS HAVE CHANGED!!!! We will now be closed EVERY DAY for the first half of 4th period. 

Tutoring Services are held in room 22 M - Th - 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 12:05 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 12:20 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information contact: YoungJi Lee, Intervention Teacher youngji.lee@pusd.org Ext. 30022 Erin Lariviere, Resource Teacher Erin.Lariviere@pusd.org Ext. 30154

EVENING TUTORING HOURS Ganesha is now offering tutoring in the evening for students who cannot attend after school. Evening tutoring is offered via Zoom by classroom teachers from 6 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday - Thursday. You do not need to be a student in that teacher's class in order to attend the tutoring sessions. Links can be found on Google Classroom - Class of 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship $500 to $40,000 scholarship https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

WORK PERMITS Work Permits should be requested through the ROP Office Email: ROPCTE@pusd.org  SAT and ACT SAT and ACT have become optional in many institutions. I highly recommend you check out the testing requirements for the school you are applying to. UC APPLICATION is OPEN!! You can view and work on the application, I highly recommend you get started on PIQs Application filing period is November 1st - November 30th CSU APPLICATION Opened October 1st Deadline November 30th!!! FAFSA and DREAM ACT Application Opened October 1st Priority Deadline March 2nd!!!

For more information contact: Janette Magallon, College and Career Tech Career Center Location: Room 45 Ext. 30131

PROJECT CAMINOS

Cal Poly Pomona’s Project CAMINOS is eager to support students with their transition in pursuing their college dreams. Please see their calendar of virtual workshops for the month of November. Register for the free virtual workshops by clicking here.   Lastly as a reminder, seniors from PUSD who apply to Cal Poly Pomona for Fall 2022 will receive an additional special admission consideration during the admission process. Students must participate in 4 Project CAMINOS workshops by November 30.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

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